Design Engineer

Join KLA – Innovating the Future of Electronics

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. From laptops and smartphones to smart cars and VR devices, KLA’s systems and solutions make it possible. We invest 15% of sales back into R&D, bringing together physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting, and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.

Group / Division

The Global Products Group (GPG) creates all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products. The LS-SWIFT Division provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection, and SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface inspection. LS-SWIFT operates globally in the US, Singapore, India, and Germany.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The LS-SWIFT Division seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Optomechanical Design team. Responsibilities include:

• Develop mechanical subassemblies covering the complete design process from requirements specification to feasibility studies
• Conduct analysis and FEA modeling, conceptual and detailed design, and drawing using ProE
• Procure and inspect prototype parts, assemble prototypes, and perform system integration and testing
• Analytical and experimental validation and optimization of challenging mechanisms and optomechanical designs

Required Qualifications

• Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals: design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience with FEA – structural, thermal, and CFD (beginner to expert level)
• Hands-on lab testing, automated data acquisition, and data analysis
• Experience with CAD, preferably Pro Engineer, and FEA packages (preferably ANSYS)

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in precision mechanics, mechanisms, nano motion actuators, optomechanical systems, optics, and optics alignment
• Design experience in semiconductor equipment or similar instruments
• PCB packaging and thermal analysis, machine tools, motion controls, data acquisition, and measurement instrumentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Level Degree with 3 years related experience, or
• Bachelor’s Level Degree with 6 years related experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $92,400 – $157,100 annually
• Participation in performance incentive programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, career development programs
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, company holidays, family care, and bonding leave

Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Actual pay depends on factors including state minimum wage, location, skills, experience, and education.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact: [email protected] or +1-408-352-2808.

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